Construction updates
Phase 1 – Oasis Academy and West Silvertown
Works around Oasis Academy (Phase 1a) were completed in April 2023. Works around West Silvertown DLR station (Phase 1b) are in progress and are expected to be complete in September. The reversal of the one-way system on Bradfield Road and Knights Road was completed in April. Works to improve the junction of North Woolwich Road (Dock Road) to improve pedestrian and cyclist access have now started and will last for 3-4 weeks. The remainder of carriageway resurfacing works for Phase 1b will take place from late July to late August / early September.
Phase 1a upon completion
Phase 2 – Viaduct
Silvertown Way Viaduct and Britannia Gate closure and diversions starting 5 May 2025
These roads will be closed from 5 May 2025 until November 2025 in order to accommodate essential maintenance and improvement works. See attached map showing closures and diversions for motor vehicles and cyclists.
Silvertown Way Viaduct
The Silvertown Way Viaduct (A1020) will be closed to motor vehicles (westbound) and cyclists and pedestrians (both directions). Eastbound motor vehicle movements will remain unaffected.
Pedestrians can avoid the closed section of the viaduct by taking the stairs to get from Silvertown Way down to Dock Road / North Woolwich Road, and re-joining Silvertown Way at the junction at Silvertown DLR station. People in wheelchairs or those who are not able to use stairs can use the cyclist diversion route.
The closure of the Silvertown Way Viaduct is part of essential maintenance that is required every 30 years. These works will take place along a 300m section of the viaduct from the north side of Western Beach Apartments to 20m west of Britannia Gate.
Works on the Viaduct will include:
- Re-waterproofing of the viaduct structure and repair of bridge joint gaps. These works consist of stripping the viaduct down to its structure, removing old waterproofing and applying new waterproofing, and re-surfacing the viaduct.
- Re-laying of new kerbs and installing footways
- Works on cycle track
Britannia Gate
Access between Britannia Gate and Silvertown Way (A1020) will be closed to motor vehicles (both directions) due to works on the Silvertown Way Viaduct. Cyclists and pedestrians can still access Britannia Gate coming from North Woolwich Road (east of the construction works).
Parking will be suspended on Rayleigh Road between Evelyn Road and the roundabout. If your car is relocated, please contact the Parking Enforcement Team by phone on 020 3373 3883.
For any queries, please contact the construction contractor Kenson Highways at royaldocksphase2@kensonhighways.com.
Phase 5 – Pontoon Dock
Night time resurfacing works, road closure and diversions starting 22 April
Night time resurfacing works will be taking place on a 200m section of North Woolwich Road between Barrier Point Road and Mill Road; and on the northern section of Royal Crest Avenue between North Woolwich Road and Starboard Way. Works will take place from 22 April to 2 May. These sections of road will be closed to traffic at night between 8pm and 5am. During these hours, follow diversions signs.
